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Bompate Mbolotomo Jérémie, Idhi Rashid Aimé Jilbert, Ngbo Solondo Vincent, Chikanda Bienvenu, Lolinga Mowango Florent.

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Despite its immense agricultural potential (arable land, rivers, climate, etc.), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains a poor country. Unemployment among young people in rural areas, with or without qualifications, is as high as 80%. Yet agriculture could employ over 60% of the population and contribute to the country's food security. This agriculture must be professional, which is where the agripreneur concept comes from. The agripreneur profession can only succeed if technical and financial support structures are put in place. That's what this article is about.

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Tshimanga Lukusa Pitchou.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo knew tumultuous reports/ratios of co-operation with Belgium. These reports/ratios suffered from the tensions and normality during the decades. The advent of the third legislature of the Third Republic revitalized the relations that had been strained in previous years. The recent visit of King Philippe of Belgium was sealed by the bilateral agreements of economic co-operation attesting a new era of the good agreement between the two countries. On what the economic co-operation between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo is based? The population congolaise does it benefit of this bilateral co-operation? To reach the explanation of our study, we chose to use the conventionnism like method. It was supplemented by the documentary technique. Ultimately, the population congolaise does not benefit repercussions of the redynamisation of the economic co-operation between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo.The bilateral co-operation in the sectors of mines, of small and medium-sized undertakings, in transport and hotel trade does not support with a very high threshold, the economic growth because of the lack of capacity of management of Congolese.

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Luboya Muisangie Jeannette, Lopema Ongala Denis, Liyandja Impofi Jean Claude , Kamulumba Kayembe Gaby, Mbuyi Mpoyi Stanislas Alain, Lemba Nsimba Ali, Irenge Lya Hamisi Pacifique, Matondo Falanga Junior, Nienie Bwabitulu Alexis, Ngelinkoto Mpia Patience.

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the sufficient availability of fresh water, distribution by the competent service remains a puzzle for the population in peripheral and rural areas. The rate of access to drinking water is very low, or even nonexistent, as is the case for the population of Mikala I and II neighborhoods. In the absence of hydraulic networks for the distribution of drinking water, women and girls are forced to walk long hours daily in search of water. To conduct this study on the Kinshasa girl and the water chore, a cross-sectional survey by questionnaire was carried out on 200 school-aged girls in the Mikala I and II neighborhoods. The selection of respondents was done randomly. The results obtained are as follows: 48% of the respondents arrive late to school, 46% are absent, and 77% had to drop out of school. It is also noteworthy that the collection of water exposes girls to physical, moral, and sexual violence, as well as health problems. Consequently, even with the free basic education promoted by the Congolese government, young girls from Mikala I and II neighborhoods will have difficulty benefiting from it. A large number of girls drop out of school because of the water chore, which represents a loss for the nation, as it is said that to educate a woman is to educate a nation.

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Lukoki Hyacinthe, Lukoki Luyeye Félicien, Kyong-Shin Futila Ronald, Karume Lubula Kevin.

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Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under five and, a major cause of infant mortality in all regions of the world, most deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The main agent with the highest prevalence in severe pneumonia is, as the name suggests the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial activity of the decoction of the leaves of Mitragyna stipulosa on the bacterium S. pneumoniae by the antibiogram test, to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration and, to compare the antibacterial effect of the decoction compared to infusion and maceration, as well as the reference antibiotic used. This work is part of the promotion and enhancement of the African pharmacopoeia in general and the Congolese pharmacopoeia in particular, to overcome a proven and significant public health problem.

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Mulangaliro Bukeni Muhande, Bushobole Akiba Derrick, Longolongo Kiza Martin, Saili Stay Mushobekwa, Sadiki Ruigura Didier, Ndugu Akongwa Gyslain, Mutula Kanyegere Michel, Shangula Mashupe Salomon, Mihindo Bishala Christian, Mbwine Matorche, Byakujoga Rugema Bontemps.

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The reduction in vaccination rates currently reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks exposing children to deadly diseases. Therefore, this study aims to identify the determinants of non-vaccination and complete non-vaccination of children aged 0-11 months in the Kabimba-Uvira health area. This is a cross-sectional study with an analytical aim carried out in the Uvira health zone, specifically in the Kabimba health area. Our study population was 476 women with a child aged 0-11 months, from whom a stratified probability sample of 213 mothers was drawn. Data collection was done using a self-administered questionnaire, and data analysis was carried out using SPSS 25 software. The study demonstrated that the determinants of non-vaccination of children aged 0-11 months were: the environment of residence (long distance between the environment and the health structure); gender and lack of knowledge about the benefits of vaccination. Regarding the determinants of complete non-vaccination, unfavorable opinions (or lack of support) of children's fathers regarding vaccination were identified. Mass vaccination campaigns (door to door) remain a strategy and a priority in the environment of our study. In addition, raising awareness among parents about the benefits of vaccination cannot be ruled out

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Lusasi Swana Willy , Mukoy Lotengo Freddy , Yaga Nzege Christian , Tumenga Pandi Rodrigue , Kavumbu Mutanda Santos, Munganga Kilingwa Clément, Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy , Pwema Kiamfu Victor.

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Fish caught in contaminated environments constitute a health hazard for consumers, since fish, like other fishery products, are capable of transmitting microbial and parasitic infections to humans. The aim of this study was to identify the parasites present in the fish Distichodus maculatus Boulenger, 1898 and Schilbe grenfelli Boulenger, 1900 caught in the Malebo Pool (Congo River). The analyses focused on microscopic observations of samples of Congo River water and D. maculatus and S. grenfelli fish. The results show that the Congo River water and the digestive tracts and gills of D. maculatus and S. grenfelli fish are infested with four species of parasites (Strongyloides stercoralis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Entamoeba coli and Trichurus trichiura). Of the parasite species identified, A. lumbricoides (15 positive cases), E. coli (5 positive cases) and S. stercoralis (3 positive cases) were the most frequently observed in the gills and digestive tracts of D. maculatus and S. grenfelli fish. In order to reduce the parasite load and reduce the risk of infestation for humans and aquatic ecosystems, the political and administrative authorities are called upon to take appropriate measures to limit the pressure on aquatic ecosystems and their resources, including fish. Cooking fresh fish thoroughly before eating is the best way to avoid parasites.

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Makonga Kababa Léonard , Mbusa Vihembo Grégo , Tundru Angho Jean-Robert , Abibi Amegiede Irénée, Liesse Iyamba Jean-Marie, Takaisi Kikuni Pascal.

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Surgery and neonatology rooms must be free of all biotamination. The presence of pathogenic bacteria in the environment of these rooms could lead to infection of patients, resulting in an increase of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to detect the presence of pathogenic resistant bacteria to antibiotics in the surgery and neonatology rooms of the Ngaliema Clinic and the King Beaudoin I Hospital of Masina. Indoor air of the rooms, the swab of the surfaces of the incubators, operating beds and the handles of the doors as well as the nurses' coats were analyzed. Bacteria were identified by standard bacteriology methods and antibiotic sensitivity was performed by the Müller Hinton agar medium diffusion method. 21 swabs and 34 air samples were collected. 63 strains of bacterial were isolated among them 30 at the Ngaliema clinic and 33 at the King Beaudoin I Hospital. The isolated bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus (34.9%), Staphylococcus spp (30.2%), Bacillus spp (12.7%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (9.5%), Pseudomonas spp (7.90%), Klebsiella ozaenae (1.6%), Providencia alcalifaciens (1.6%) and Acinetobacter spp (1.6%). 52.2% of strains were multi-resistant to the majority of antibiotics tested. The results of the present study showed that multi-resistant bacteria are circulating in the neonatology and surgery rooms of these hospitals. Infection prevention and control measures should be considered.

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Matthieu Wetoto Wa Djemba , Jean Bosco Mukika Abiemar .

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The context is that of the development of decentralized territorial entities city-Province of Kinshasa and its municipalities, approached from the dynamic angle of international cooperation. This study, carried out mainly on the ground, in the said city and municipalities, attempts to assess the degree of impact of twinning and partnerships.Indeed, this city and its municipalities are faced with many development questions. Although, these are not fully-fledged subjects of international law; they interact on an international level through twinning and partnerships. Also, based on interviews and inventory of infrastructures linked to twinning and partnership; the analysis – synthesis will be useful to us in this regard. The expected results are to evaluate the contributions, resulting from decentralized international cooperation from 2010 to 2020, in the city-province of Kinshasa and its municipalities.

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